DRAFT Solicitation for Feedback - LOCK AND DAM 25 NEW 1,200 FT LOCK NAVIGATION AND ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM (NESP)
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Louis District, has issued a DRAFT Solicitation for public feedback regarding the upcoming construction of a new 1,200 ft Lock for Lock and Dam 25. This initiative is part of the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP). Interested vendors are requested to provide their review and feedback by May 1, 2026, to be considered prior to the release of the actual solicitation.
Scope of Work
This opportunity pertains to the construction of a new 1,200 ft Lock at Lock and Dam 25, which is located approximately 61.5 river miles upstream from St. Louis and 241.5 miles above the mouth of the Ohio River. The project falls under the Product Service Code Y1PZ (Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (DRAFT Solicitation for Feedback)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z
- Published: March 31, 2026
- Agency: Department of the Army, USACE St. Louis District
Submission Instructions
Feedback shall be provided via email to NESPLock25Project@usace.army.mil. The subject line of the email must be: DRAFT Solicitation Feedback - W912P926RA004 - NESP LD25 1200 ft Lock.
Additional Notes
This notice is specifically for gathering industry input on the draft solicitation documents. The feedback received will inform the final solicitation. Primary contact for this notice is Whitney Dee (whitney.r.dee@usace.army.mil), with Angie Grimes (angie.l.grimes@usace.army.mil) as a secondary contact.